For over twenty years, Mr. Sharp's law practice has focused on serious personal injury claims, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury claims. He also handles nursing home neglect cases and medical malpractice claims.
Although not commonly awarded, punitive damages can be a vital part of a personal injury case. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are intended to punish defendants for certain wanton, willful, or deliberate acts. They are not available in every single personal injury case,…
If you were hurt in a motor vehicle accident, your main focus should be on getting medical care for your injuries. In addition to your well-being, however, you will also need to figure out how you are going to cover your medical bills and handle…
When a product is defective, it can cause serious injuries to consumers even when they are using it as intended. This is not supposed to happen. In fact, product distributors, manufacturers, and designers have a legal obligation to make sure their products are reasonably safe…
After being seriously injured in any type of accident, the absolute last thing you want to deal with is an insurance company. You are confused, exhausted, in pain, and more than likely just want to put this whole ordeal behind you. We understand that you…
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of brain injuries. This is because those involved in vehicle collisions are commonly subjected to bumps, bangs, blows, or sharp jolts to the head. However, “brain injury” is a term that encompasses a wide variety of conditions. How…
At some point in your life, you have probably driven by a car accident that just took place and wondered if you should stop and try to help. Or, possibly you were involved in an accident and were hoping someone might stop to help you.…
Many medical malpractice victims feel that seeking financial compensation is a gamble. What if the hassle and stress aren’t worth it in the end? Thankfully, legal action concerning medical malpractice contains minimal risk for the victim while having the potential to provide them with a…
Summer is officially here, bringing with it the warm weather that attracts motorcycle enthusiasts to the roads, so it is a critical reminder to all motorists to watch for motorcycles. There are approximately 200,000 motorcycles registered here in Virginia, however, the National Highway Traffic Safet
After being involved in a car accident, you may be wondering whether or not you should accept the first settlement offer instead of waiting and hoping for a larger, more substantial offer that may never come. Why shouldn’t I accept the insurance company’s offer to…
The phrase “under the influence” does not only refer to the consumption of alcohol. If you were injured in a car accident that was caused by someone driving under the influence of prescription drugs, you are just as eligible to collect financial compensation as you…
More than 6 million motor vehicle accidents take place every year in the United States. That averages out to around 13 accidents every single minute. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a reckless driver, do not underestimate the severity of your…
In the aftermath of a truck accident, gathering evidence is crucial for determining liability and seeking compensation for damages. One valuable source of evidence in truck accident investigations is the truck’s black box, also known as an event data recorder (EDR). The black box is…
